CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: Rochelle Community Hospital

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $1,918
Cash Discount Price: $2,445
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at Rochelle Community Hospital is $1,918. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,445. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 17.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 N 2Nd St, Rochelle, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,445

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,918

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,445 (2289%)

Insurance Median: $1,918 (1796%)

Cash: $2,445 (2289% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,918 (1796% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1796% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1696%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$184 - $1,246	172%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$184 - $2,493	172%
Medicaid / KanCare	$184	172%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$839 - $873	786%
Humana	$839 - $1,994	786%
UnitedHealthcare	$839 - $2,244	786%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$839 - $873	786%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$856 - $890	801%
Cigna	$1,798 - $1,870	1683%
Osf Dan Ppo - All Plans	$1,798 - $1,870	1683%
Beech Street-All Plans	$1,918 - $1,994	1796%
First Health - All Plans	$1,918 - $1,994	1796%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$1,918 - $1,994	1796%
Ecoh-All Plans	$2,037 - $2,119	1907%
Hfn-All Plans	$2,037 - $2,119	1907%
The Alliance-All Plans	$2,037 - $2,119	1907%
Quartz Health Solutions-All Plans	$2,109 - $2,194	1975%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,253 - $2,343	2109%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,445.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70486.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Rochelle Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 70486.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.